Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our diploma course is designed for people who would like to improve their conservationa nd land management skills. There are no prerequisites.

You have up to 2 years to complete this course in a self paced online format. Your learning time includes not only the time you spend working on the course materials, but also your time for reflection and thinking about what you have learned as you go about your normal activities. We estimate the total learning time may be up to 20 hours per week for some students. Of course, this will vary according to your existing skills and knowledge.

RuralBiz Training (RTO Code 90782) is responsible for ensuring compliance of all training and assessment.

COURSE LEADERS

UNITS

You must complete a total of 10 units made up of:

A minimum of 4 from elective group A

A minimum of 4 from elective groups A or B

A maximum of 2 units may be selected from units aligned t certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in AHC (this training package) or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Conservation and Land Management and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.

All units available on training.gov in this course are available by recognition of prior learning.

Elective Group A

AHCNAR501

Manage natural areas on a rural property

AHCNAR502

Conduct biological surveys

AHCNAR506

Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies

AHCPCM502

Collect and classify plants

Elective Group B

AHCBUS501

Manage staff

AHCBUS508

Prepare ad monitor budgets and financial reports

AHCWHS501

Manage work health and safety processes

AHCWRK502

Collect and manage data

AHCWRK503

Prepare reports

AHCWRK511

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

COST

Your fee for this course will depend on the the availability of a subsidy from your State and your eligibility. To view a summary of all current course fees and subsidies please click here or contact our office for more information.

Payment Options

VET Student Loan

If you'd like to enrol in this course but can't afford the fees, you may be eligible to use a Vet Student Loan.

To be eligible for VET Student Loan, the Commonwealth Government requires that you:

provide a copy of your Australian senior secondary certificate, OR

achieve the required standard in an approved literacy and numeracy test.

The payment plan option consists of establishing a direct debit facility for payments deducted weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly from your nominated bank account or credit card, across the duration of your enrolment (up to 2 years). There is a $10 establishment fee and a 4% administration charge on all payment plans. The establishment fee is paid in your first instalment and the administration fee becomes part of your scheduled deduction.

You can make an upfront payment (of no more than $1,500) for your student fee while enrolling with any residual processed through the payment plan.Vet Student Loan students may make upfront payments prior to the census date for that unit.

TRAINING DELIVERY

Our assessor will either visit you at your workplace or work with you in our online interactive classroom.

BENEFITS

Key Benefits

Flexible - self paced online or online group delivery, fit study in with your life.

Everyone with an internet connection has equal access to training

Training is delivered to you - wherever you have internet access

No travel time or travel costs

Access to online materials 24/7

Access to the best trainers who are farmers themselves, not just trainers who can visit your district

Your very own Guardian Angel for support

Work in groups from a wide geographic area

Training can continue even if you are travelling or cut off by floods or other natural disasters

Assessments are submitted online - fast turnaround times

Student Card - purchase some items at discounted prices

PATHWAYS

Further Education or Training:

Further training pathways from this Qualification include, but are not limited to: